This year, we have changed our format from a single day activity to a self-paced event to be completed over a 40 day time span. Our goal has always been to include athletes from all over North America in our triathlon. With this format, we can all participate at the same time on a nation-wide scale. This format also allows us to invite participants from all over the world to participate as many nations know of LifeNets and their good works around the world.

Many athletes have expressed their wish to participate in our triathlon but time and distances have prevented their attendance and support. This new format allows participants to enjoy a triathlon right in their own neighborhood while supporting the wonderful projects of LifeNets, without adding to the economic challenges we all are facing.

This fun event will begin on Sunday, July 26, 2009
And must be completed by Thursday, September 3, 2009
All data must be turned into LifeNets by 12:00 midnight on September 13th.

Divisions Include:

• Ultra Ironman: 10 mile swim, 52 mile run/walk, 220 mile bike
• Ironman: 5 mile swim, 26 mile run/walk, 110 mile bike
• Tinman: 3 mile swim, 13 mile run/walk, 55 mile bike
• Olympic: 2 mile swim, 6.3 mile run/walk (10k), 25 mile bike
• LifeSprint: 1 mile swim, 3.2 mile run/walk (5k), 15 mile bike
• MiniSprint: ½ mile swim, 2 mile run/walk, 10 mile bike


Entry Fee: $25.00/person

No commitment to category until the event is completed. At the end of 40 days, participant will tally total distances and submit to LifeNets for recording. LifeNets will, in return, email the participant confirmation of their recorded distances with their final category and award. (Please allow 4-6 weeks for mailing).

Event Rules:
• Event must be completed within the period, beginning Sunday, July 26, 2009, and ending Thursday, September 3, 2009.
• All final distances must be received in the LifeNets office by email no later than midnight, Sunday September 13th, 2009
• All emails must be sent to [email protected] for official recording.
• Competitors may engage in all activities at their own pace.
• Distances and times are accumulative and are not intended to be completed in one day. This is an athletes option.
• At the conclusion of the 40 day period, competitors level of achievement attained will be the determination of category completed and awards will be given for completion in that category of competition.
• One category per competitor only.
• ?Competitors will be asked to record their results on a weekly basis and forward them to [email protected] for recording.
• ?We will rely completely on the honor system for all competitors when recording their mileage totals.
• ?Mileage may be accumulated indoors or outdoors.
• All distances recorded must be completed within the 40 day period only.
• Any other cycling, swimming, or running events may be included in total mileage for this event, competitive or non competitive.
• Triathlon distances cannot be recorded during employment hours
• Competitors may blog their progress on the LifeNets web site at www.lifenets.org/mandantriathlon
• LifeNets is not responsible for any accidents or injuries incurred during any activities associated with this event.


We look forward to having you join us for our 5th annual triathlon. Thank you for helping us make it a nation wide event!!!